Academics

    The summer school in Humanities at the University of Pisa is held in English and is composed of 3 separate modules. The modules focus on key topics in the history and culture of the Italian peninsula in general, but which are also particularly relevant to Tuscany itself: The Italian Renaissance; The History of the Jews in Italy; Liberalism and Fascism.

    All modules include the possibility of taking Italian language lessons at the end of the day. Students interested in taking these lessons will need to take a test to determine their level (A1, A2, B or C). Classes are held four days a week; a fifth day, every week, is dedicated to a field trip. Each module offers 2 ECTS credits per week of lessons. An exam is administered at the end of each module.

    Please keep in mind that a minimum of 12 students must enrol for classes to be offered.

    The Cradle of the Renaissance: Art in Tuscany 1400-1539 (3 weeks duration for 6 ECTS-Dates: 8-26/June)

    The most Ancient of Minorities: the Italian Jews (3 weeks duration for 6 ECTS-Dates: 8-26/June)

    The Making and Unmaking of Italy from the Risorgimento to the present times (2 weeks duration for 4 ECTS-Dates: 29/June-10/July)

    Field trips

    Each module includes a weekly excursion guided by lecturers and experts that will complement the subjects covered in the academic programme.

    Attendance

    Attendance is required in order to receive full credit. Students whose unexcused absences exceed the permitted number may lose all or partial credit.

    Grades

    2 ECTS credits per week will be awarded to all those who carry out the assigned tasks and pass the final assessments specified by each module’s syllabus

    Transcripts

    Transcripts are officially issued by the academic tutor of the Summer programme.

    Online Resource Centre

    Module materials, lecture schedules and reading lists can be downloaded from the Online Resource Centre. In addition, useful information on travelling, living and studying is available for all participants. Information on how to use the Online Resource Centre will be sent to students after they have enrolled.

    The Study Centre

    The  Study Centre (“Polo Guidotti”) is located at Via Trieste, 38 in a beautiful area of Pisa’s historic centre, close to the river Arno and the ancient Citadel.

    All students receive a University computer account for their academic and personal needs.

    While studying at the University, students will have full access to a variety of university libraries, including lending services.